| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Introduction to Walt Disney | 45 minutes | Photos of Walt Disney, map of the USA, video clip of Disney's early work | Introduce Walt Disney with photos and ask if any students recognize him or his work. | Discuss when and where Walt Disney lived. Show a map of the USA and pinpoint Chicago and Los Angeles. Watch a short video clip of one of Disney's early works. | Recap the main points: Walt Disney's birth, places he lived, and his early works. | Students draw a picture of Walt Disney and write one fact they learned about his early life. |
| Lesson 2: Walt Disney's Contributions | 45 minutes | List of Disney movies, video clips, discussion prompts | Show a list of famous Disney movies. Ask students if they have seen any of them. | Discuss Disney's contributions to film and animation. Watch clips from "Snow White", "Fantasia", and "Mickey Mouse". Discuss how these works impacted society and culture. | Summarize the discussion by highlighting Disney's major contributions. | Students write a paragraph about how Disney's work has influenced movies they enjoy today. |
| Lesson 3: Disney's Cultural Impact | 45 minutes | Photos of Disney theme parks, articles about Disney's legacy, discussion questions | Show photos of Disneyland and Disney World. Ask students if they have visited or heard of these places. | Discuss the creation of Disney theme parks and their cultural significance. Read short articles about Disney's ongoing legacy. | Review the main points about Disney's cultural impact and ongoing legacy. | Students create a poster highlighting Disney's contributions to culture and entertainment. |
| Lesson 4: Connecting Disney to Our Lives | 45 minutes | Worksheets, examples of Disney merchandise, discussion prompts | Ask students how many of them have Disney toys, clothes, or watched Disney movies. | Discuss how Disney's creations are part of their daily lives. Have students share their favorite Disney characters or movies. | Summarize the discussion by highlighting how Disney impacts their lives. | Students complete a worksheet connecting their favorite Disney characters to Disney's work. |
| Lesson 5: Timeline of Walt Disney's Life | 45 minutes | Timeline templates, markers, photos of key events in Disney's life | Introduce the concept of a timeline. Show an example of a timeline with key events. | Students will create their own timeline of Walt Disney's life using provided templates and markers. Include key events like his birth, major works, and the opening of Disneyland. | Display the completed timelines around the classroom. | Assess the timelines for accuracy and completeness. |
| Lesson 6: Reflecting on Disney's Legacy | 45 minutes | Reflection journals, discussion prompts | Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about Walt Disney over the past lessons. | Have a class discussion about what they found most interesting and how Disney's work has impacted them personally. | Summarize the key points discussed and remind students of Disney's lasting legacy. | Students write a reflection in their journals about what they learned and how they feel about Walt Disney's contributions to society and culture. |